Whirlpool Corporation · 4 days ago
Fabrication Engineering Technician
Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company focused on improving life at home. The Fabrication Engineering Technician will perform engineering and technical support in the fabrication departments, focusing on troubleshooting, operation, and repair of equipment.
Home Appliances
Responsibilities
Generate work instructions
Conduct process audits / equipment audits
Provide technical support and assistance for projects, installations, and repairs
Assist in the preparation of test runs and new project launch activities, to include the coordination of materials
Investigate and recommend changes or upgrades to equipment
Maintain an open line of communication
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or GED is required
Post high school technical training in two or more of the following areas: PLC, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, or mechanics. Minimum of nine years work with focused, relevant experience in a mechanical or technical area where machinery, mechanical, electrical, or electronic maintenance work was performed is required
An associate degree in electromechanical technology or similar area and minimum of five years of work focused on relevant experience in a mechanical or technical area where machinery, mechanical, electrical, or electronic maintenance work was performed is required
A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, or mechatronics. No experience is required with a relevant Bachelor's degree
Preferred
Demonstrated understanding of advanced repair and maintenance techniques and practices, as well as standard mechanical functions
Proficient use of electrical/electronic, computer, and test equipment
High level of software/hardware skills (troubleshooting, PC, SQL, CAD, PLC programming)
Basic Robotics knowledge – function and program
Demonstrated above-average equipment troubleshooting and problem solving ability
Ability to set up and operate automated manufacturing systems and associated equipment
Experience with stamping presses, dies, transfer systems, and related equipment
Basic understanding of 3D modeling and AutoCAD
Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations, follow blueprints, guidelines and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met
Ability to calculate and adjust operations to meet specifications and tolerances
Ability to analyze yield results and adjust machines to control defects
Operate standard and powered hand tools, precision measuring devices and gauges, material handling equipment, and a personal computer
Complete understanding of safe work practices and policies, ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others, and compliance with all safety and OSHA regulations
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) operation
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Education Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
401k
Appliance Discounts
Company
Whirlpool Corporation
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110+ years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2009-10-30Grant· $19.33M
1978-01-13IPO
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